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Stephenville High School names physician, judge and coach as its 2023 distinguished alumni.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Stephenville High School has named Dr. Craig Barker, Judge Jason Cashon and Coach Sterling Doty as...
Feb 23, 20231 min read


Erath County jury finds man guilty in stabbing death of Eleno Trejo.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County jury on Wednesday found Juan Jose Vallejo Nunez guilty of murder in the stabbing death of...
Feb 22, 20231 min read


Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee responds to English-only speaking rule at tax assessor’s office.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee has released a statement in response to the tax assessor’s new rule that...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Looking for a career change? This hiring event for machinists and assemblers could be for you.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Personnel Services and TechnipFMC have partnered for a hiring event that will be held from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday,...
Feb 22, 20231 min read


‘A senseless, unnecessary death.’ Murder trial gets underway in stabbing of Erath County man.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The trial for Juan Jose Vallejo Nunez, a man accused of stabbing to death Eleno Trejo in 2019, got underway Tuesday...
Feb 21, 20231 min read


No Bueno: Erath County employee resigns after official tries to force her to sign English-only doc.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Veronica Cajamarca left her job as a bilingual motor deputy clerk with the Erath County Tax Assessor’s Office on...
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Quick and easy: Healthy chicken parmesan meatballs make the perfect weeknight dinner.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This healthy recipe for chicken parmesan meatballs can be whipped up in just minutes. It makes a great weeknight dinner...
Feb 21, 20231 min read


Say hi to Sassy-the-dog and this three-legged cat. They are this week’s featured pets.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Sassy, a 10-year-old female...
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Big plans are underway at the Chandler Mansion after historic home is purchased by local couple.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s historic Chandler Mansion has new owners. Vance and Amy Wade closed on the property, located at 1083...
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Knights of Columbus set to kick off annual Lenten fish fry this week at Newman Hall.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If it’s a plate of perfectly-battered, golden-fried fish you’ve been craving, make plans to attend the Stephenville...
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Registration underway for SPARD’s adult basketball leagues. Here’s what you need to know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Registration is now underway for SPARD’s adult basketball league, but if you plan to get a team together, you better...
Feb 19, 20231 min read


It’s time to nominate a local firefighter for March’s Hometown Hero award.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Do you know a firefighter whose dedication to the profession is worthy of public recognition? If so, now is your...
Feb 19, 20231 min read


Co-enrollment arrangement at Tarleton-Ranger College makes it easier to get a bachelor’s degree.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News A new agreement between Tarleton State University and Ranger College expands an...
Feb 17, 20232 min read


Kindergarten teacher at Three Way ISD named February’s Hometown Hero.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Malala Yousafzai once said, “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” And it was in that...
Feb 16, 20231 min read


The SpongeBob Musical coming to Tarleton’s Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Theatre at Tarleton and the Department of Performing Arts will present The...
Feb 16, 20232 min read


Tickets on sale for annual potato soup supper benefiting the Oxford House.
Special to BENEATH THE SURFACE NEWS The Stephenville Historical House Museum is gearing up for its annual potato soup supper benefiting...
Feb 15, 20231 min read


Salmon sushi bowls are a weeknight favorite at our house!
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for salmon sushi bowls is a healthy and tasty meal that’s become a family weeknight favorite in our home....
Feb 14, 20231 min read


This week’s featured cat landed at the Erath County Humane Society after her owner died.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE This week’s featured cat up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Pebbles, a three-year-old female...
Feb 13, 20231 min read


With just days left to file for place on May ballot, the race for school board heats up.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The deadline to file for a spot on the May 6 ballot is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. And although candidates have been...
Feb 13, 20231 min read


5-part docuseries that includes 2008 UFO sightings in Erath County airs on National Geographic.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A five-part docuseries focusing on UFO sightings will begin airing on National Geographic (channel 276 on DirecTV)...
Feb 12, 20232 min read


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